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ART 180 - Photography I
Fundamentals of black and white photography, including film processing, printing and print control, camera basics, exposure, photographic history, lighting, and the art of photography. Lab 6.
Prerequisites & Notes
Art majors must have advisor’s permission.
Credits: 3
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ART 182 - Photography and Digital Imaging
A basic course in photography that includes use of computers as part of the process. Covers basic principles such as lighting, color and selective focus. Includes material on different photographic processes including digital processes.
Credits: 3
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ART 200 - Drawing II
A continuation of the fundamentals of drawing in black and white media and the introduction of a variety of color media with continued emphasis on their relationship to expression and composition. Lab 6.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 100.
Credits: 3
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ART 220 - Sculpture I
A series of projects that investigate the techniques and process approach in sculpture. Includes welding, carving, casting, forming and other forms of fabrication. General use of hand and power equipment. Lab 6.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 120.
Credits: 3
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ART 230 - Painting I
Painting in oil or acrylic paint. Fundamentals of color mixing, paint application, composition and expressive content. Lab 6.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 200, ART 110.
Credits: 3
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ART 240 - Printmaking I
The fundamentals of printmaking covering monoprinting and intaglio. Emphasis on technical, aesthetic, conceptual and expressive development. Lab 6.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 110, ART 200.
Credits: 3
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ART 250 - Graphic Design I
Explores the principles of applied design as used in the production of brochures, catalogues, magazines, newspapers, etc. Exercises in type, layout and issues of technology will be covered. Lab 6.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 110 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ART 260 - Topics in Studio Art
Selected topics surveying specific media, thematic content or contemporary issues. Topics will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit. Lab 6.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 200, ART 110, ART 120 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ART 270 - Digital Art I
An introduction to two-dimensional digital art. Includes professional 2D and related software, input/output options and image creation and editing. Emphasizes using the tools for the production of fine art. (This course is identical to NMD 270.)
Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 110 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ART 272 - Digital Imaging
Covers the fundamentals of digital imaging, including the acquisition of images with scanners and other input devices, modification of images with image editing software such as Adobe Photoshop, and different aspects of digital printing.
Credits: 3
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ART 280 - Photography II
A continuation of the fundamentals of black and white photography. Lab 6.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 180.
Credits: 3
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ART 300 - Drawing III
Continued study of drawing in a wide variety of media. Emphasis on creative thinking, problem solving, expression and technique. Lab 6.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 200.
Credits: 3
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ART 302 - Figure Drawing
Drawing based on the human figure. Focus on understanding the basics of human structure and incorporating this understanding with technical, expressive and aesthetic development. Lab 6.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 200.
Credits: 3
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ART 320 - Sculpture II
A thematic and process approach to exploring concepts allowing students to pursue selected individual projects. Introduction to additional materials and techniques.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 220.
Credits: 3
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ART 330 - Painting II
Further development of painting concepts with emphasis on the characteristics of materials. Individual investigations of technical and expressive issues. Lab 6.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 230.
Credits: 3
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ART 340 - Printmaking II
Continued explorations in printmaking with emphasis on color and multi-plate color printing. Lithography will be covered. Intaglio, monoprinting, relief and other printmaking media will be studied on a rotating basis. Lab 6.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 240.
Credits: 3
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ART 350 - Graphic Design II
Continued study of graphic design. Lab 6.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 250 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ART 360 - Topics in Studio Art
Selected topics surveying particular media, thematic content or contemporary issues. Specific topics will vary from semester to semester. Course may satisfy level II requirements in painting, printmaking or sculpture. May be repeated for credit. Lab 6.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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ART 370 - Digital Art IIA: 3D Modeling and Animation
An introduction to the concepts and tools of 3D modeling and animation on the computer. Includes techniques to create narratives and provides hands-on experience with appropriate hardware and software. (This course is identical to NMD 370.)
Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 270 or NMD 270 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ART 371 - Digital Art IIB: Digital Video
An introduction to digital, non-linear video editing. Use of professional-level equipment to create short, time-based artworks. (This course is identical to NMD 371.)
Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 270 or NMD 270 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ART 372 - Digital Art IIC: Interactivity
An introduction to the concepts and tools of interactivity in digital art. Students will create interactive pieces and consider issues of interactivity. (This course is identical to NMD 372.)
Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 270 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ART 397 - Independent Study in Studio Art
Advanced independent study and research in studio art or related areas. Projects must be designed by the student and approved by the designated instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes
the highest level course in the subject area. Juniors and seniors only with permission of the instructor.
Credits: Ar
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ART 398 - Directed Study in Studio Art
Advanced study and research in studio art or related areas directed by a faculty member.
Prerequisites & Notes
the highest level course in the subject area. Juniors and seniors only with permission of the instructor.
Credits: Ar
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ART 402 - Figure Drawing II
Advanced study of figure drawing. Emphasis on understanding form and structure, with technical and expressive development. Lab 6.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 302.
Credits: 3
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ART 420 - Sculpture III
Individual and group collaborative projects working with site specific sculpture or installations. Emphasis on process including scale models and other considerations for final presentation for jurying. Prepares artists, engineers, architects in universal commission procedures. Field trips to research existing projects may be included in this course. May be repeated for credit. Lab 6.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 320 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ART 430 - Painting III
Guided study in painting stressing individual growth through special projects. Emphasis on conceptual as well as technical development. May be repeated for credit. Lab 6.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 330.
Credits: 3
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ART 440 - Printmaking III
Continued study of printmaking through a variety and choice of printmaking media. Emphasis on conceptual as well as technical development. May be repeated for credit. Lab 6.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 340.
Credits: 3
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ART 460 - Topics in Studio Art
Advanced study of selected topics surveying particular media, thematic content or contemporary issues. Specific topics will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit. Lab 6.
Prerequisites & Notes
Senior standing or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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ART 496 - Field Experience in Art
Students engaged in professional activities related to their area of study may apply for supervision and credit for the project.
Prerequisites & Notes
Seniors and/or permission.
Credits: Ar
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ART 497 - Independent Study in Studio Art
Advanced independent study and research in studio art or related areas. Projects must be designed by the student and approved by the designated instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes
the highest level course in the subject area and ART 397. Seniors only with permission of the instructor.
Credits: Ar
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ART 498 - Directed Study in Studio Art
Advanced study and research in studio art or related areas directed by a faculty member.
Prerequisites & Notes
the highest level course in the subject area and ART 398. Seniors only with permission of the instructor.
Credits: Ar
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ART 499 - Senior Studio Seminar
A capstone course for studio art majors which requires the synthesis of all previous course work and focuses on the development of essential professional practices in the visual arts.
Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
junior or senior standing.
Credits: 3
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ART 597 - Independent Study in Studio Art
Graduate level independent study in studio art (painting, sculpture, printmaking, drawing), or related areas. Projects must be designed by the student and approved by the graduate instructor in studio art.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission of the instructor.
Credits: Ar
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ART 598 - Directed Study in Studio Art
Graduate level study and research in studio art or related areas directed by a graduate faculty member in studio art.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission of the instructor.
Credits: Ar
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AST 109 - Introduction to Astronomy
A descriptive survey of astronomy including contemporary views of the universe. Topics include the solar system, stars, galaxies, black holes, quasars, and cosmology. May be taken without AST 110.
Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement when taken with AST 110.
Credits: 3
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AST 110 - Introduction to Astronomy Laboratory
Laboratory and observational exercises to accompany AST 109.
Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement when taken with AST 109. Lab 2.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: AST 109.
Credits: 1
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AST 114 - Navigation
Covers piloting, dead-reckoning, and celestial navigation. A working knowledge of trigonometry is required.
Satisfies the General Education Applications of Scientific Knowledge Requirement. Rec 3.
Credits: 3
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AST 215 - General Astronomy I
A more detailed introduction to astronomy and astrophysics than AST 109 covering solar system astronomy including celestial mechanics, astronomical coordinate systems, Kepler’s laws, and the sun. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
MAT 127, PHY 112 or PHY 122, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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AST 216 - General Astronomy II
An introduction to one or more of: stars, galaxies, quasars, and/or cosmology. Not given every year. This course is independent of AST 215 which is not a prerequisite. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
MAT 127, PHY 112 or PHY 122 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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AST 451 - Astrophysics
Application of the principles of physics to selected topics in the study of cosmogony, stellar evolution and dynamics, interstellar processes, the formation and evolution of galaxies, and cosmology. Rec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 236, PHY 238, PHY 455, MAT 259.
Credits: 1-3
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AST 497 - Topics in Astrophysics
Selected topics in areas not already covered by regular course offerings in the Department.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-3
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AST 598 - Special Topics in Theoretical or Experimental Astrophysics
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: departmental permission.
Credits: Ar
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AVS 145 - Animal Science
Fundamental principles of the animal sciences, including animal genetics, breeding systems, the physiology of reproduction, animal nutrition, and the physiology of lactation.
Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement. Satisfies the Ethics Requirement when taken in combination with AVS 249, AVS 346 and AVS 349. Lec 3, Lab 2.
Prerequisites & Notes
First-year students and sophomores or by permission.
Credits: 4
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AVS 150 - History of the Human-Animal Relationship
An examination of Humankinds association with domestic animals. Involves an examination of domestication to modern times. Topics include: origin of domestic animals, animals and early Christianity, the animal welfare movement from the 17th to the 20th century and the rise of dogs, cats and horses as privileged species.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics Requirement. Lec 3.
Credits: 3
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AVS 151 - History of Veterinary Medicine
Examines the history of veterinary medicine from the ancient world to the present. Topics include: the relationship, or lack thereof, between veterinary medicine and the animal welfare movement, veterinary medicine’s contribution to bacteriology and preventive medicine, and the new direction of veterinary medicine in the twentieth century.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics Requirement. Lec 3.
Credits: 3
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AVS 152 - History of Infectious Disease and Public Health
A historical overview of the diseases that have plagued humans and their animals since prehistory and the many and varied attempts to prevent, control and treat them.
Satisfies the General Education Population and Environment Requirement.
Credits: 3
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AVS 153 - Animals and the Law
Provides a general overview of the past and present ethical and legal issues and concerns involving livestock, companion animals, laboratory animals, and animals in zoos and the wild.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics and Western Cultural Tradition Requirements.
Credits: 3
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AVS 200 - Topics in Animal and Veterinary Science
A survey of current issues related to animal production will be researched by students who will present the issues in a series of debates. Each student will be responsible for organizing one debate team and serving on several debate teams. (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)
Credits: 1
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AVS 203 - Equine Management
An introductory course designed to familiarize students with the equine industry and with the principles of equine anatomy, nutrition, disease management and routine care. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 100 and sophomore standing.
Credits: 3
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AVS 243 - Centered Riding Principles of Equitation
An introduction to basic horseback riding techniques. Proper position of the rider, understanding horses movement patterns in different gaits and the proper care, use and fit of riding equipment will be covered in the lecture. In the riding arena, students will receive instruction, grooming, riding and caring for both the horse and the equipment.
Credits: 3
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AVS 249 - Laboratory and Companion Animal Science
An introduction to laboratory and companion animal science. Species covered include rodents, rabbits, dogs and cats. Topics include characteristics of each species, welfare, husbandry, uses, diet and health maintenance. Lec 2. (Offered in spring of even numbered years.)
Satisfies the General Education Ethics Requirement when taken in combination with AVS 145, AVS 346 and AVS 349.
Prerequisites & Notes
AVS 145.
Credits: 2
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AVS 253 - Principles of Western Riding
An introduction to the western style of horseback riding, including history, theory, styles, equipment and training methods associated with the western horse and rider. Student will receive both lecture and riding instruction.
Credits: 3
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AVS 303 - Equine Management Cooperative
Work experience at the equine operation at the J.F. Witter Animal Science Center. Students work in teams to manage the University equine herd, including feeding, nutrition, health management, retraining of donated horses, maintenance and marketing.
Prerequisites & Notes
AVS 203 and AVS 243 or AVS 253 or permission.
Credits: 4
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AVS 343 - Draft Horses in Sustainable Forestry and Agriculture
An introduction to draft horses in forestry and agriculture. Use and management of draft horses are covered in lecture. In labs and field trips, students will receive experience training and driving draft horses.
Credits: 2
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AVS 346 - Dairy Cattle Technology
The first of a two-course sequence involving a work experience at the University Dairy. Students are responsible for the management of the University dairy herd, including feeding, milking, reproduction, maintenance and marketing. Students, along with faculty and staff advisors, make and implement management decisions that affect the operation of the Dairy.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics Requirement when taken in combination with AVS 145, AVS 249 and AVS 349. Lec 3, Lab 4.
Prerequisites & Notes
AVS 145, AVS 455, AVS 480.
Credits: 5
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AVS 349 - Livestock Management
The selection, breeding, feeding, care and management of beef cattle, sheep and
swine.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics Requirement when taken in combination
with AVS 145, AVS 249 and AVS 346. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
AVS 145, AVS 455.
Credits: 3
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AVS 351 - Animal Science Techniques
Direct application of current techniques used in the management of dairy and beef cattle, sheep and companion animals. Included are restraint, dehorning, castration, docking, milking, shearing and health management and computer applications in the animal sciences. Lec 1, Lab 4.
Prerequisites & Notes
AVS 145 and sophomore standing.
Credits: 3
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AVS 353 - Equine Reproduction and Breeding Management
A survey of the reproductive biology of the horse and a discussion of horse breeding practices, including artificial insemination, semen evaluation and embryo transfer.
Prerequisites & Notes
sophomore standing or permission.
Credits: 3
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AVS 365 - New England Regional Dairy Travel Course
A week long course touring dairy facilities, processing plants and dairy related business in New England. Supported by the New England Regional Dairy Program. Tours different areas of New England each year.
Credits: 1
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AVS 368 - Independent Study in the Animal Sciences
An in-depth study into a specific area to be approved by the staff advisor at time of registration. (1) breeding, (2) disease, (3) management, (4) nutrition, (5) physiology. Not more than five credit hours will be permitted toward graduation.
Prerequisites & Notes
AVS 145 and permission.
Credits: Ar
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AVS 371 - University Dairy Cooperative
Students are responsible for the management of the University dairy herd, including: feeding, milking, reproduction, maintenance and marketing. Students, along with faculty advisors and the herdsperson, make management decisions that affect the day to day operation of the University dairy.
Prerequisites & Notes
AVS 346.
Credits: 4
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AVS 393 - Training the Standardbred Horse
An introduction to the standardbred harness racing industry with detailed instruction on training and management of the standardbred race horse.
Prerequisites & Notes
sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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AVS 396 - Field Experience in Animal and Veterinary Science
An approved program of work experience which contributes to the academic major for which academic credit is given. Students may work part time or full time for a semester in a job related to their professional career goals.
(Pass/Fail Grade Only.)
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1-16
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AVS 397 - Equine Internship
Field experience in the equine industry, or with an equine veterinarian.
Prerequisites & Notes
AVS 303 or permission.
Credits: 4
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AVS 401 - Senior Paper in Animal Science I
An original investigation of a problem in animal science, under the guidance of a faculty member. Students are required to submit an experimental proposal describing their research, and present an oral report to faculty and students.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements when combined with AVS 402.
Prerequisites & Notes
AVS 200, ENG 317 or equivalent and senior standing.
Credits: 2
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AVS 402 - Senior Paper in Animal Science II
Students will prepare a final copy of work done in AVS 401and present an oral report to faculty and students. Lec 2.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements when combined with AVS 401.
Prerequisites & Notes
AVS 401 and COM 103 or equivalents and senior standing.
Credits: 2
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AVS 420 - Fish Aquaculture I
Part I of a two semester sequence. A comprehensive examination of finfish production methods. Covers aspects of fish anatomy and physiological responses to intensive culture methods. Water sources and water quality parameters and their effects on fish health will be examined. Fish culture systems from extensive pond culture to intensive land based recirculation systems and their effects on the environment will be dexcribed. Aspects of fish production at all life stages, beginning with broostock management in this course and ending with on-growing of fish to market the following semester will be studied. Students will participate in selected techniques in fish aquaculture i.e., anatomy of fish species, live food production for larval fish, diagnostic procedures, drug residue testing, fish handling and anesthesia, spawning techniques, egg incubation techniques and computer applications during five weekday afternoon laboratories and two all day field trips. This course is identical to SMS 420. Lec 2, Lab/Field 4. (Fall-even years.)
Prerequisites & Notes
SMS 211.
Credits: 3
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AVS 421 - Fish Aquaculture II
A continuation of AVS 420. A comprehensive examination of finfish production methods. Covers aspects of fish production at all life stages, beginning with broodstock management in the first semester course (AVS/SMS 420) and ending with on-growing of fish to market. Aspects of fish production to be studies will cover genetic selection, feeding, health management, fish farm structure, processing fish and environmental factors. Principles and examples of disease prevention and control, such as husbandry, treatment, vaccination, natural defenses and bio-security. Major diseases of farmed fish and control measures will be presented. Students will participate in selected techniques in aquaculture i.e., anatomy of fish species, live food production for larval fish, diagnostic procedures, drug residue testing, fish handling and anesthesia, spawning techniques, egg incubation techniques and computer applications during five weekday afternoon laboratories and two all day field trips. This course is identical to SMS 421. Lec 2, Lab/Field 4. (Spring-odd years.)
Prerequisites & Notes
AVS 420/SMS 420.
Credits: 3
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AVS 433 - Equine Exercise Physiology
Covers current concepts regarding the metabolic and physiologic factors associated with exercise and training the horse. Provides students with the scientific basis for properly designing a physical conditioning program for the equine athlete.
Prerequisites & Notes
CHY 121 or BMB 207, BIO 208 or BIO 377 or permission.
Credits: 3
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AVS 437 - Animal Diseases
Introduction to the study of disease in animals, including the causes, pathology and control of diseases of domestic animals. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 377 or permission.
Credits: 3
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AVS 455 - Animal Nutrition
Principles of nutrition; the digestion, absorption and utilization of nutrients and the consequences of their deficiency, excess or imbalance.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 200, BMB 208 or equivalent.
Credits: 4
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AVS 461 - Animal Breeding
Covers the inheritance of the commercially valuable characteristics and methods of estimating heritability and repeatability; mating systems and their effects; progeny testing, selection indices and other methods to increase intensity and accuracy of selection. Lec 2, Lab 2.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 462 or equivalent, and MAT 121 or MAT 232.
Credits: 3
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AVS 466 - Feeding Dairy Cattle
Balancing rations using a variety of feedstuffs for the lactating dairy cow. Lec 2.
Prerequisites & Notes
AVS 346, AVS 455.
Credits: 2
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AVS 480 - Physiology of Reproduction
Comparative development and functions of the reproductive process in domestic animals. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 377.
Credits: 3
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AVS 502 - Ruminant Nutrition and Physiology
Ruminant metabolism, especially rumen function, factors which modify it. The anatomical and physiological development of the rumen, as well as factors affecting digestion and microbial metabolism in the context of a dynamic system. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
AVS 455, BMB 322 or permission.
Credits: 3
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AVS 504 - Research Methods in Ruminant Nutrition
A multi-disciplinary introduction to some laboratory and animal techniques used in nutritional research. Lec 2, Lab 6..
Prerequisites & Notes
AVS 455 or FSN 410 or permission.
Credits: 3
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AVS 590 - Special Topics in Animal Science
Anatomy, breeding, diseases, management, nutrition, physiology as related to poultry or dairy.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: Ar
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AVS 633 - Graduate Seminar in Animal Science
Instruction in the techniques of, and the opportunity to practice, the oral presentation of scientific information to a critical audience. (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)
Credits: 1
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AVS 690 - Graduate Research in Animal Science
As available.
Credits: Ar
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AVS 699 - Graduate Thesis
As available.
Credits: Ar
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BIO 100 - Basic Biology
An introduction to fundamental principles of structure and function in plants and animals. Open to students of all colleges. Intended for students planning to take additional biology courses. Degree credit cannot be earned for both BIO 100 and BIO 222/223.
Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement. Lec 3, Lab 2.
Credits: 4
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BIO 200 - Biology of Organisms
Introduces functions (physiology) and structures (anatomy, morphology) of animals and plants stressing basic physiological processes and adaptations to the environment. Equal attention is given to plants and animals. Degree credit cannot be earned for both BIO 200 and BIO 208.
Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement. Lec 3, Lab 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 100 or permission
Credits: 4
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BIO 205 - Field Natural History of Maine
The plant and animal life and physical features of aquatic, wetland, and terrestrial ecosystems in Maine, observed during five weekday afternoon field trips and two full single-day trips on separate weekends during the first half of the semester. Each student carries out an independent field natural history project culminating in a research paper during a five-week project period (no classes) in the second half of the semester. The course concludes with a half-day field trip on winter natural history.
Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement. Lec 2, Field 4.
Credits: 4
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BIO 208 - Anatomy and Physiology
An intermediate lecture and laboratory course on the structure of the human body and how it works. Degree credit cannot be earned for both BIO 200 and BIO 208.
Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement. Lec 3, Lab 2.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 100.
Credits: 4
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BIO 222 - Biology: The Living Science
Examines the processes and principles of science across disciplines. Focused examples are presented from topics such as ecology, evolution and cellular biology. The role of science in the resolution of ethical issues regarding the impact of the human population on the environment will be emphasized. Degree credit cannot be earned for both BIO 100 and BIO 222/223.
Satisfies the General Education Population and the Environment Requirement. Lec 3.
Credits: 3
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BIO 223 - Biology: The Living Science Laboratory
A laboratory course focused on examination of the processes and principles of science across disciplines. Exercises are presented from topics such as ecology, evolution and cellular biology. Degree credit cannot be earned for both BIO 100 and BIO 222/223.
Together with BIO 222 this course Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Science Requirement. Lab 2.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 222 or concurrently.
Credits: 1
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BIO 296 - Biological Sciences Professional Experience
Students engage in research, clinical determinations, field studies or allied activities with medical professionals, hospitals, laboratories, state agencies, and other organizations approved by the department. May be repeated for credit up to total of 8 credit hours.
Credits: Ar
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BIO 306 - Field Marine Ecology
An overview of the major coastal habitats and communities in Maine, including sand dunes, salt marshes, mud flats, sea grass meadows, exposed rocky shores, sheltered rocky shores, tide pools and estuaries. Emphasis will focus on distributions (including disjunct species), natural history, adaptation and ecology of important organisms occupying, influencing or regulation these communities. Note: Because of overlap, BIO/SMS 306 and BIO/SMS 475 cannot both be taken for degree credit. (This course is identical to SMS 306.)
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement. Lec 2, Lab/field 4.
Prerequisites & Notes
one year of biology or equivalent; recommended BIO 319, SMS 300 or WLE 200.
Credits: 4
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BIO 307 - Introduction to Neuroscience
An introduction to the biology of nervous systems: cellular and molecular biology of excitable tissue, physiology of synapses, histology, neuroanatomy of selected invertebrates and vertebrates, learning, and memory. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 200 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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BIO 310 - Plant Biology
Examines the structure (morphology, anatomy), function (physiology), reproduction, ecology, and systematic significance of the major groups of plants. Emphasis will be given to the flowering plants and the ecology of the various plant groups. Students who have completed BIO 222 cannot take BIO 310 for degree credit. Lec 3, Lab 3.
Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 200, PSE 100, FES 100 or equivalent.
Credits: 4
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BIO 319 - General Ecology
Ecological principles for the science major including environmental factors, population ecology, community ecology and ecosystem analysis. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
one year of college chemistry, one year of college biological science.
Credits: 3
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BIO 326 - General Entomology
Fundamental principles of insect life and the relation of insects to plants, animals, and humans. Laboratory includes a study of structure, and systematics. An insect collection is required.
Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement. Lec 3, Lab 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 100.
Credits: 4
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BIO 327 - Introductory Applied Entomology
An introduction to entomology with emphasis on regulating populations of pest insects and the fundamentals of insect biology which influence insect populations. Laboratory emphasizes identification and sight recognition of insects of importance to ornamental plants and field crops.
Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement. Lec 3, Lab 2.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 100 or PSE 100.
Credits: 4
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BIO 329 - Vertebrate Biology
An introduction to the classes of vertebrates, their characteristics, evolution, reproduction and locomotion. Emphasis on adaptive aspects of structure and life histories. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 200.
Credits: 3
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BIO 331 - Vertebrate Biology Laboratory
A study of taxonomy of regional vertebrate fauna including structure and function of representatives of vertebrate classes and taxonomy of local vertebrates. Lab 2.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 329 or concurrently.
Credits: 1
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BIO 336 - Developmental Biology
Considers the transformation of the fertilized egg into a new adult individual including the concepts of growth and development of organisms. Lec 2, Lab 4.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 200.
Credits: 4
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BIO 342 - Plants in Our World
Botany and the role plants play in current and historical human society and ecology. Topics in agriculture and forestry including genetic engineering, biodiversity, and plant-based drugs.Satisfies the General Education Population and the Environment Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 200 or permission.
Credits: 3
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BIO 353 - Invertebrate Zoology
The morphology, ecology, life histories and phylogenetic relationships of non-vertebrate animals, excluding insects and parasites. Lec 3, Lab 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 200.
Credits: 4
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BIO 354 - Biology of Behavior
Examines mechanisms of animal behavior, stressing how behavior adapts animals to their environments. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 200 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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BIO 377 - Animal Physiology
Physiological processes in vertebrates with emphasis on the integration of organ systems in humans. A pre-professional course for pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-graduate school, nutrition, and exercise physiology students. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 200 or BIO 208 and one year of chemistry.
Credits: 3
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